Arguably Lynch's most romantic film, although The Straight Story is equally romantic, but in another way.- celebrating love between brothers.
I find Laura Dern's performance one of the most sensual and erotic of any film I have experienced. She is simply marvelous. Willem Dafoe & Harry Dean Stanton are standouts as well. Sherrilyn Fenn packs a wallop in a small part.
The stark West Texas desert, dust blowing, scraggly shrubs, gritty industrial backdrops, all contribute to a mood of desperation with two lovers on the run. One of my favorite films from the genius of David Lynch.